Новости за 24.08.2016

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Canada has selected Jay Bouwmeester to replace Duncan Keith on its roster for the World Cup of Hockey.

HASTINGS, Minn. (AP) — Former NBA player Sam Jacobson and his wife are charged with felonies in the sale of a Minnesota home five years ago.

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Several thousand utility customers in eastern Nebraska could remain without power until Thursday afternoon because of the extent of damage thunderstorms caused.

NEW YORK (AP) — "Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk has nabbed a book deal to write essays about his life and comic journey.

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The Latest on the legal proceedings against a Texas-based oil pipeline (all times local):

A look at Thursday night's preseason matchups (all times EDT):

GRAND ISLAND — The Grand Island City Council has rezoned 100 acres of land at two highways and has authorized $28.7 million of tax-increment financing for a new development that includes the construction of a second hospital in the city.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Shawn Morimando allowed just three hits over six innings, leading the Columbus Clippers over the Indianapolis Indians in a 3-1 win on Wednesday. The Clippers swept the three-game series with the win.

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (AP) — The Grand Island City Council has rezoned 100 acres of land at two highways and has authorized $28.7 million of tax-increment financing for a new development that includes the construction of a second hospital in…

With colorful signs, songs and prayer, local Natives, Nebraska tribal leaders and others gathered at the state Capitol Wednesday to show support for protesters hundreds of miles to the north.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lakers fans packed Los Angeles City Hall chambers to witness the mayor and other officials declare Kobe Bryant Day in honor of the retired NBA superstar.

The federal government says tax credits will help offset double-digit rate increases expected next year for Nebraskans who buy health insurance through the federal Marketplace.

FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Free agent right wing Jiri Hudler has signed a $2 million, one-year deal with the Dallas Stars.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Evan Gattis hit a two-run homer and Carlos Correa got two hits and scored twice, leading Collin McHugh and the Houston Astros over the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 Wednesday.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A visibly shaken Giants owner John Mara said Wednesday he was fine with the NFL's suspension of placekicker Josh Brown for one game, despite allegations Brown abused his ex-wife as many as 20 times prior…

The high school season begins Thursday.

The Lincoln area's foreclosure rate remained near an all-time low in June, according to a national report.

NEW YORK (AP) — Harriet Tubman hasn't just been chosen to appear on the new $20 bill. She'll also be playing a major role in the WGN America drama series "Underground" for its second season.

WOODSTOCK, Vt. (AP) — The founder of a radical conservation group made famous by the television show "Whale Wars" says a settlement over anti-whaling activities only prevents the group's U.S. organization from interfering with Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh defensive end Cameron Heyward isn't opposed to a rotation along the line. He's also OK with playing as many snaps as necessary.

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — The rape trial of former "Sons of Guns" reality TV star Will Hayden and former owner of Red Jacket Firearms has been rescheduled for December.

NEW YORK (AP) — Broadway's revival of "The Color Purple" has lured a real dream girl — Jennifer Holliday.

A collection of critically lauded Americana singer-songwriters, who together want to raise awareness and funds to help mitigate the worldwide refugee crisis, will play a benefit show at the Rococo Theatre on Oct. 9.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Coach Ron Rivera says defensive tackle Kawann Short is "too important a player" for the Panthers not to sign him to a long-term contract.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lawyers representing 17 people injured when a railing collapsed at a Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa concert in New Jersey have filed a lawsuit against the venue's owner and the performers claiming they didn't take enough precautions…